US Bridges

Mo 137 S over S Fk Jacks Fk Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Texas County, Missouri · S 19 T 28 N R 8 W · Structure no. 8749

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 137 S over S Fk Jacks Fk Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 137 S over S Fk Jacks Fk Rvr in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 137 S
CrossesS Fk Jacks Fk Rvr
LocationS 19 T 28 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 137
Coordinates37.0899, -91.86432
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 137 S over S Fk Jacks Fk Rvr built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 137 S over S Fk Jacks Fk Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 137 S over S Fk Jacks Fk Rvr carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 137 S over S Fk Jacks Fk Rvr?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 137 S over S Fk Jacks Fk Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.